How Common is the First Name Clara?
We estimate that there are 103,748 people named Clara who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Clara is the 272nd most common for women, and the 529th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Clara?
The average person named Clara is 35.57 years old.
Is Clara a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
3,601 people named Clara were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 63rd most popular name for girls, and the 169th most popular overall.
The popularity of Clara peaked in 1885, when it was the 7th most popular name for baby girls.
Is Clara a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Clara is almost exclusively a female name. 99.9% of people named Clara are female.
Popularity of Clara in England
In 2020, Clara was the 90th most popular name for girls in England and Wales.